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Pictures from the game: The Lilies remain undefeated even in the far north
SV Darmstadt 98 continued their impressive run, remaining unbeaten for the fourth consecutive match. The Lilies earned a well-deserved 1-1 (0-0) draw against Bundesliga relegated side Holstein Kiel, taking another point into the international break. Isac Lidberg once again demonstrated his scoring prowess, putting the South Hessians ahead after the break.
Darmstadt struggled in the opening minutes on the Kiel Fjord. The hosts started strongly and created their first good chance after just eight minutes. However, as the game progressed, Darmstadt stabilized and kept the match balanced. Both teams remained goalless until halftime, although Kiel managed two dangerous shots through Kapralik and Tolkin.
After the break, the game picked up pace. First, Marco Richter narrowly missed the Kiel goal (47th minute), before goalkeeper Marcel Schuhen made a brilliant save at the other end (50th minute). Shortly afterwards, it was once again Isac Lidberg who brought joy to the traveling fans: with a precise shot into the far corner, the striker scored the opening goal for Darmstadt in the 54th minute.
The joy was short-lived, however. In the 65th minute, Kiel's Zec scored a spectacular equalizer, making it 1-1, after a cross from Bernhardsson. Both teams pressed for the winner in the closing stages, but Schuhen prevented a late deficit with a superb save in the 90th minute.
In the end, Darmstadt 98 took a point, confirming the positive trend under coach Florian Kohfeldt. With 17 points after eight games, the league leaders from southern Hesse go into the international break with confidence.
(Red/SV98/AS)
